And so too is genomic sequencing. It helps scientists to do the detective work of linking individual cases to known outbreaks and clusters. Genomic sequencing can also identify common behaviours and potential risk factors among people who contract the virus.
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Montage of doctor assessing electronic genomic record on tablet, with holographic, virtual background. (Getty Images). Source: Getty Images
